All script applications such as forums or online shops store their data in a database - a collection of cells and tables that contains the Internet site info including items, prices, comments, and so on. Whenever you open a particular page, the script connects to the database and retrieves the required data, then shows it. The intermediary software that connects the script and the database is called a database management system and amongst the most well-known ones is MySQL. The latter is frequently used as it works on a number of platforms (Windows, UNIX, Linux) and with numerous scripting languages (PHP, Perl, Python, Java), not mentioning its great functionality even with large databases. Lots of well-known platforms like WordPress or Joomla™ work with MySQL databases to store their content.

MySQL 5 Databases in Cloud Hosting

The in-house built Hepsia CP included with our Linux cloud plans will enable you to manage all your MySQL databases without difficulty. It requires only a couple of mouse clicks to set up a new database and with just one more click you could back it up if you would like to have a copy before you update your web site, for instance. You shall be able to modify the password, erase a database or enable remote access to it just as fast. For the latter option you may pick the IP addresses that'll be able to connect to the database remotely so as to make sure that unauthorized people will not be able to access your data. If you wish to see the database content or edit any cell or table via the CP, you may use phpMyAdmin, an excellent web-based interface. Using any one of our script-driven applications will also be easy as our script installer will create a database for the script that you have selected automatically.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

All our Linux semi-dedicated servers come with MySQL 5 support and the management of your databases shall be quite simple. With just a couple of clicks you are able to set up a new database, delete an existing one or alter its password. The Hepsia hosting Control Panel will also give you access to much more advanced functions including a one-click backup and remote accessibility. For the latter option, you could include only the IP address of your PC to ensure that no one else is going to be able to access your data. That way, you can manage the content of any database inside the account using any app on your personal computer. If you'd rather to do this online, you may use the phpMyAdmin tool, which is available via Hepsia. You shall also be able to observe hourly and day-to-day MySQL statistics, which will show you how your sites perform and if any of them has to be optimized.